PBPC members convened May 6-7, 2025 in Washington, D.C., for a Member Meeting and Capitol Hill Fly-In, offering opportunities to interact with government leaders and industry stakeholders passionate about the future of the ag bioeconomy.

PBPC members also took advantage of the opportunity to discuss the ag bioeconomy with congressional leaders and staff. All told, PBPC members and staff conducted meetings with 21 congressional offices across nine states to underscore the importance of building a resilient, circular economy rooted in agriculture. Members also met directly with Representatives Zach Nunn (R-IA) and Nikki Budzinski (D-IL) to express support for the reintroduced Agricultural Biorefinery Innovation and Opportunity (Ag BIO) Act — bipartisan legislation that will foster U.S. innovation, create rural jobs, grow market demand for farmers, and boost domestic manufacturing.

The PBPC Member Meeting featured a dynamic speaker lineup, including senior officials from the federal government and other thought leaders.  Discussions highlighted the cross-sector benefits of biomanufacturing and explored the policies, technologies, and partnerships needed to scale the plant-based products industry.

The event showcased the breadth of the plant-based products value chain — from feedstock growers and biopolymer producers to global brands and waste recovery innovators — and underscored a shared commitment to advancing sustainable, circular solutions that are good for the economy.

 

Join our growing group of plant-based leaders working toward a more sustainable economy. Learn more about the benefits of PBPC membership.